Piedmont District Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

  Welcome to BALOO Training! It is the Cub Scouts Leader Training Required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and WEBELOS Den overnighters. 

WHO:  Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, and Arrow of Light Leaders who need to complete their program-specific training requirements, as well as those other adult volunteers who want to help with the outdoor program activities and basic advancement skills. 

WHAT:  BALOO will focus on safety & risk, unit structure, event planning, camping, Scout craft skills, Outdoor Ethics, and outdoor cooking. Partially fulfills the training requirements for Cub Scouters, WEBELOS Leaders, and Arrow of Light Leaders positions.

WHEN: Weekend Session starts at 8:00 am, Saturday and runs through 10:30 am, Sunday.

WHERE: Course we be held at The Flying Circus Aerodrome located at 5114 Ritchie Road (Route 644) in Bealeton, VA

COURSE FEE:  $25.00 to cover course costs to be paid at on-line registration

BALOO Training has two components - an online component and a practical, hands-on component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a "TRAINED" Cub Scout Outdoor Leader.

All participants must have current SYT or YPT certification.

FOR BALOO Certification:

Complete the Safety Modules:

Hazardous Weather

Safety Afloat

Safe Swim Defense

Complete the BALOO Modules:

Introduction to Cub Scout Outdoor Program v2 – 5 mins.

Pack Camping Program – 8 mins.

Planning Your Event – 5 mins.

Planning Your Cub Scout Outdoor Event v2 – 17 mins.

These trainings are all available online at my.scouting.org under the "My Training" tab.

Participants must provide documentation of completing the online courses. This can be done by presenting the certificates provided upon course completion OR providing other documentation that you have already completed the courses and hold current certifications.

OTHER REQUIRED PAPERWORK:
All participants must complete the BSA-Medical-Form-A&B (no physician’s signature is required). This Medical form should be brought to the campout; do not email. NO PAPERWORK = NO TRAINING

Any questions may be directed to Piedmont District Training Chair: John Savoie